Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 8:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 8:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 8:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, the Pharisees were questioning Jesus because they didn't believe that what He was saying about Himself was true. They thought that just because Jesus was speaking about Himself, it couldn't be trusted.

John 8:13: The Pharisees therefore said unto him, Thou bearest record of thyself; thy record is not true.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 17:6

Requires two or three witnesses to establish a matter, contradicting the Pharisees' challenge in John 8:13 questioning the validity of Jesus' testimony without additional witnesses.

Deuteronomy 17:6: At the mouth of two witnesses, or three witnesses, shall he that is worthy of death be put to death; [but] at the mouth of one witness he shall not be put to death.

Contradiction with John 5:31-32

Jesus acknowledges that if He bears witness of Himself, His witness isn't true, but another bears witness of Him, contradicting His defense of self-witness in John 8:13.

John 5:31-32: If I bear witness of myself, my witness is not true.
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